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How the NEET UG 2026 paper leak snowballed into Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25, ending a protest over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. The crisis began with a tutor's comparison of a leaked PDF with the actual exam paper. Weeks of demonstrations by the Cockroach Janta Party grew into a significant youth-led movement. Prime Minister Modi announced examination reforms, but protesters demanded ministerial accountability. The resignation followed widespread protests and a CBI investigation into the leak.

26 Jul 2026 1:06 pm